Ten years in the making, comes a literary work Like no other, from the legendary author of Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell.In the half a square mile of decay and demolition that was England's Saxon capital, eternity is loitering between the firetrap housing projects. Embedded in the grubby amber of the district's narrative among its saints, kings, prostitutes, and derelicts a different kind of human time is happening, a soiled simultaneity that does not differentiate between the petrolcolored puddles and the fractured dreams of those who navigate them. Fiends last mentioned in the second-century Book of Tobit wait in urine-scented stairwells, the delinquent specters of unlucky children undermine a century with tunnels, and in upstairs parlors laborers with golden blood reduce fate to a snooker tournament.An opulent mythology for those without a pot to piss in, through the labyrinthine streets and pages of Jerusalem tread ghosts that sing of wealth and... Views: 777
A hot one night stand between friends might spark true love in the latest Billionaires and Bridesmaids novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Billionaire Takes a Bride.
Greer has always been there for Asher, but she wishes she could break through her shyness and show how much she truly loves him. But after a steamy, mindless fling at Hunter and Gretchen’s engagement party, Greer finds herself tossed aside and forced to admit that you can’t love someone who doesn’t acknowledge you exist.
It’s a shame he got her pregnant.
After his fiancée betrayed him and tanked his business in one fell swoop, Asher has spent his time trying to rebuild his wealth and forget the past. But he doesn’t understand why Greer blew him off after their night together—until he catches a glimpse of her belly.
Now Asher is willing to do whatever it takes to convince Greer she belongs with him. And he’s very skilled at the art of persuasion. Views: 777
Episode 17, Nanotroopers. Red Hammer has seized several UNIFORCE killsats. Millions are threatened. Quantum Corps must assault the cartel’s base but the assault must be done underground, using a geoplane. Tests show the geoplane works but subterranean ops are risky. Follow Lieutenant Winger and his troopers as they take back control of the killsats, from below ground.Episode 17, Nanotroopers. Red Hammer has seized control of several UNIFORCE killsats. Millions are threatened and nations scramble to comply with the cartel’s demands. Quantum Corps has to assault the base where the killsats are controlled and put it out of commission, but the only way to do this is from below ground, using a new vehicle called a geoplane. Tests show that the geoplane works but subterranean ops are risky. Follow Lieutenant John Winger and his nanotroopers in the Tectonic Sword mission, as they try to take back control of the killsats, from below ground. Views: 777
As it so often does, trouble started with a small dot on the horizon. While Mufroen dozed in the early morning heat of the desert, fate rode across the sands, heading for the tribe’s camp in a steady, clopping pace.Sword of the sands is the first part of a sword and sorcery series that has all the tropes of high fantasy and fast-paced adventure. The stories are rounded, have independent endings and can be read as standalone shorts. Read together, they make for a longer adventure.This first story introduces Mufroen, a young and hardened swordsman from far out in the sun scorched high desert. He returns in part three, Sword in the City and the upcoming fifth story Dog’s Blade.1. Sword of the Sands2. Book of Magic3. Sword in the City4. The Isles of Krake5. Dog’s Blade - Expected end of March 2017. Also expected around that time is Swords and Magic; bundle of the first five stories. Views: 776
Every woman Ernie Summers dated possessed a fatal flaw, which is why he is taking an indefinite sabbatical from the opposite sex. Well, maybe not.Over a hundred years in the future, Earth has fallen under the invasion of a hostile alien race—the Drevi. Half the population has been captured as specimens, while the rest are fighting for their lives in a resistance movement that has achieved more defeats than victories.Ted Anderson, a 42-year-old information specialist from the American States, thought nothing could save him from his new life. In spite of being an aide to a leading Drevi scientist who treats him well, he is reminded every day what he truly is. A specimen. An Inferior with no future.Then two strange new aliens arrive as representatives of their government, wanting to free humanity from the invading force. And all of Ted’s dreams come true. He’s on a starship, shooting through space at speeds he had never before imagined. And most of all, he is free again.Now Ted is drawn into a dangerous conflict to save all he knows and loves. But the fate of more than just humanity might rest on his shoulders.In this stunning new science fiction epic, author Karen Lofgren weaves a tale of the human condition, and how even in the darkest of times, it can shine through into the future.Cover image courtesy of NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI AURA)-ESA Hubble Collaboration. This publication is in no way endorsed by NASA. Views: 776
(Suncoast Society series book 40, BDSM, various)
Seth and Leah are hosting a kinky Christmas party for their friends, complete with a rigging contest. This time of year is always hard on both of them as they each remember Kaden in their own way, and the past and present come together in their hearts and memories.
Kaden wasn’t just an important part of their lives—he mentored countless people as a founding member of the Suncoast Society munch group. As the revelers congregate and reminisce about their lost friend, it’s soon apparent to some that, just maybe, there’s an extra guest in attendance who wasn’t on any RSVP list.
Are their imaginations simply running wild due to the evening’s high spirits? Or is it possible that the ultimate control freak is fulfilling a promise he made to those he loved most? Views: 776
Trapped in another dimension on a primitive version of Earth with a ship that needs major repairs. Meanwhile, the crew are at each other's throats, there's a murderer on board, and an alien super race is breathing down their necks. Just another day in Corps!'We obey the same laws of mathematics' is a chapbook of thirteen poems by author Sarah Grace Logan. This debut collection features a baker’s dozen of ocean-going poems, riddled with syphilitic beauty and speculative horrors. From lonesome shores to the mid-Atlantic refuse sprawl, Sarah Grace Logan imagines the world dissolving in front of us, and the ocean claiming back the world we've clawed from its depths. Her poetry discusses love, feminism, extinction and climate change, and challenges human privilege over nature. The author lives and works in Manchester, and is fascinated with exploring gender and identity in her writing. She started writing poetry in 2013 and recently won the Prole Laureate Poetry Prize 2014 with her poem 'Not all bees make honey'. She has also published a chapbook of flash fiction called 'Humping the Boonies'.Praise for Humping the Boonies (flash fiction chapbook):“Haunting and sexy in equal measures. Every story is a little mystery that left me wanting more.”“Her characters are always interesting and deeply layered, and real.” Views: 776
Thanks a lot! Karen wants her report on Thanksgiving to be extra special. She plans to show the class some great souvenirs from a family trip to Plimoth Plantation. But Karen's best enemy wants to ruin Karen's project. How will Karen ever make her report special now? Views: 775
Laurie heads west to confirm Seth’s assertions, but doesn’t plan on sharing this strange truth with Stanford. While Sam and Renee add to their family, Lynne and Jane find themselves no longer living alone, yet Eric remains east as Seth wraps up his stay in Florida.Those who quest for the knowledge of everything have found much of it, and so they are pursued by their local intelligence agencies for this information. They take retreat in an up and coming World Intelligence Agency, into which some of the other organizations eventually merge, wherein they train, which experiences turn out to be grand adventures within themselves. Views: 775
“I fear for your safety!” the Duke thundered. But he might as well have been barking at the moon. Isabella, his beautiful but supremely arrogant niece, scoffed at the notion. That is, until a man dressed in black pointed a gun at Isabella. Now what? You’ll soon find out, dear reader.“I fear for your safety!” the Duke thundered. But he might as well have been barking at the moon. Isabella, his beautiful but supremely arrogant niece, scoffed at the notion.Yes, Isabella’s father, also a Duke, was fighting in the Peninsular War, and yes, there were reports that men of ill repute were known to capture and hold for ransom the sons and daughters of the aristocracy.Isabella, however, was far above that. She was too busy holding parties and trying desperately to gain the attention of the handsome Lord Balton.That is, until a man dressed in black pointed a gun at Isabella and threatened to kidnap her.This time, Isabella’s uncle would not take no for answer. And the Duke engineered one of the cleverest and most bizarre switches in regency romance history. Views: 775
Years after the fall of society, one man tracks a dangerous beast through the wilderness. On this cold Winter's day, he fights for his very life, as memories of the world before The Fall continue to remind him of what he lost. How can he endure when all he knew was taken from him? What hope can he cling to when even the laws that govern life and death have been turned upside-down?A beast straight from a nightmare stalks the woods outside the last compound on Earth. A lone hunter stalks the monster with bow and arrow, hoping to kill it before it attacks his colony of survivors.Years after the bombs fall and the world as we knew it ceases to be, a single survivor finds himself in the battle of his life in this tense thriller by Eli Taff, Jr.The hunt is only the beginning, however, as the survivor must also cope with his memories of the world that used to be, and the question of survival in this new world. This hopeless future where walls and the courage of good men are the only things standing between the last vestiges of order and civilization, and the madness of the world after The Fall.This is a Story Shot, a short story written to be read and enjoyed quickly. Views: 774
People told Professor Hugo his taste in furniture sucked. That could be because a vampire is occupying his ottoman. Will the professor give in to "the magic of her charms," or can a "cat of many colors" convince him he needs a makeover?My intention is to send across the message of how discrimination occurred in South Africa in those days and reminding human kind the challenged that one had to face in those days. My particular inspiration to write about the prejudice that took place in South Africa came from my past nanny, Dora. She had worked for and taken care of a wealthy Jewish South African family for over three decades throughout the Apartheid era. One day without much notice, they decided to leave the country, leaving her with no pension. This family was very close to her heart, as she had raised their three children and was left heart-broken. She needed a job and my family needed a domestic worker. Dora came in one Monday morning for an interview. I was one year old at the time, and she told my mother that she would be prepared to clean the house but she felt she was too old to take care of me. We agreed to Dora’s conditions and our family was so happy, as she was an amazing worker and a phenomenal, principled person. With time, Dora quickly fell in love with me and could not wait to see her little “Dudu” (in this case it was me) every morning. I would literally run into her arms every morning. I feel that I have many principles today, because of the qualities that she taught me about life. Sadly Dora passed away with cancer in 2006, but has always retained a special place in our hearts. This book is dedicated to her, and describes the harsh times that non-whites had to face during the Apartheid era. I based the fictional story on real events as I thought it would be the best way to communicate the historical occurrences to readers. I used fictional characters but included some real people that made significant differences in the Apartheid such as Nelson Mandela. My purpose in using fictional characters was to create an emotional connection between the readers for them to comprehend the difficulties that different characters had to face. The book is also intended to educate the readers about South Africa and the 20th century of the Apartheid era. I have written the division of chapters by using different character voices. I have written it in two character perspectives, as I want to express both sides of Apartheid, the white side and the non-white side. The main characters are Dora and Danie, which express both sides of the Apartheid system. The story is about a sixteen year old black girl that lives in Soweto with her mother Anesu. Anesu takes care of the white Coetzer family that lives in Boksburg, Johannesburg. In the family, she takes care of a sixteen-year-old boy named Danie that initially is influenced by the white racist society to believe one way until he meets Dora. This event changes his perspective about Apartheid and leaves him in a conflicted situation. Dora however believes that she can make and must make a change. Her friends Hector Pieterson and Kimone Lesendi, convince her that together they can change a law by peacefully rioting in front of the Department of Bantu Education. Nevertheless things swiftly change directions, and the situation gets out of control. Views: 774
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Caleb Rooney knows how to do two things: run a food truck and solve a murder. When people suddenly start dying of foodborne illnesses, the stakes are higher than ever... Views: 773
The last dragon is dying. She knows it. And she is almost glad: her life has been long, sad, and full of suffering. She is hated, hunted and harassed wherever she goes. And she wonders: what is the point of living when no one wants you to live? 'The Dragon's Boy' is a short fairytale about the last dragon in the world, an orphan named Jack, and faithful, persistent love.The last dragon is dying. She knows it. And she is almost glad: her life has been long, sad, and full of suffering. She is hated, hunted and harassed wherever she goes. And she wonders: what is the point of living when no one wants you to live? So when she is discovered yet again, she does not bother trying to flee. Wounded and despairing, she waits for her death at the hands of human villagers with their pitchforks and prejudice. Following her would-be destroyers, however, is a strange, solitary young soul who is also unloved, and who wishes for more than his life has allotted to him. 'The Dragon's Boy' is a short fairytale about the last dragon in the world, an orphan named Jack, and faithful, persistent love. Views: 773
Come on a journey through space, time, death and reality.To learn what it truly is to be human, even when your not.Revel in mankind’s greatest achievements, and bear witness to our darkest hours. Search for life at the ends of the universe, and beyond.Drawing on the inspiration of classic science fiction books, films and television.All set to the backdrop, of a soundtrack for every generation.A European ruler destroys democracy, replaces a debased currency with new coin, forces Jews to wear a yellow badge, strikes a deal with an Asian power, and then invades France. History does repeat itself: this was King Edward I of England. In 1265 a single battle at Evesham decided the fate of western civilization. The forces of democracy lost and Britain was plunged into a reign of terror. Sir Roger D'Audley was on the losing side but managed to escape the slaughter and return to Outremer - the Frankish Kingdoms of the Holy Land - where Persian esotericism was at its peak and sowing the seeds of the future Enlightenment. Back in 2008, as the world slips into recession, Mary Wodehouse, a young Scottish dentist, finds her life entangled with a bum who falls out of a Church wall and thinks he is the Templar Knight Sir Roger D’ Audley. And now Roger believes that he is destined to confront a Yardie Gangster, ‘King of the Ring’ Edwards, a crook bent on causing further chaos in the London stock market. Views: 773
